It’s to be expected since it’s anime, but wow is that art simplified.

I love the manga that JNC’s put out so far. I’ll likely give the anime a try.

Probably better as an anime than a LN at this point.

Just saw the anime announcement

Biblia Anime

For stories with female protagonists there is also I Refuse to Be Your Enemy! (though it lacks that tag for some reason) and The Extraordinary, the Ordinary, and SOAP! as well.

Hello,

It is updated. Thank you

The anime was wonderful; I'd be quite happy to be able to read the LN.

@unknownmat - Hanashi has a more reasonable release schedule for other titles like I Saved Myself With a Potion at April 16 for volume 1 and July 30 for volume 2 = 3.5 months, and Gate volume 1 March 25 and 2 on June 30 = 3 months.

@saffire said in Full Metal Panic! Family:

Licensed by Yen Press.

Only the manga.

https://x.com/yenpress/status/2045190573435339052

https://bookwalker.jp/series/528330/

Volume 12 is scheduled for release on April 20, 2026

Volume 12 Cover

Volume 2 of the Manga Version is scheduled to release on May 8, 2026.

Manga Volume 2 Cover

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According to Bookwalker, JNC does in fact hold the publishing rights now. Which certainly explains the "weird contract limbo".

@Korppi That is an extremely good question. So I asked them.

BOOKWALKER CS support@bookwalker.com

12:49 AM (9 hours ago)

to BOOKWALKER, me

This is the BookWalker Customer Support Team.

Thank you for reaching out!

We are really sorry for the confusion.

The publisher for "The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!" changed to J-Novel Club in April.

In case of any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Kind regards,

BookWalker Customer Support Team